Analysis Skills, Communication Skills, Contract Negotiation, Customer Relations, Data Analysis, Detail Oriented, Develop and Maintain Customers, Economics, Finance, Hedge Funds, Interpersonal Skills, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Market Analysis, Market Tracking, Market Trend Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Merchandising, Microsoft Office, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Regulations, Risk Management, Sales, Team Player, Trend Analysis, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Writing Skills
Position Objective: The Grain Merchandiser is responsible for the purchase and sale of grain and feed commodities. They must have a strong understanding of the grain market and be able to identify and capitalize on trading opportunities. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated and results-oriented individual with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Analyze market data and trends to identify trading opportunities.
- Develop and execute trading strategies.
- Manage risk and minimize losses.
- Build and maintain relationships with customers and suppliers.
- Negotiate contracts and pricing.
- Monitor market conditions and make adjustments to trading strategies as needed.
- Stay up to date on industry news and regulations.
- Manage underlying hedging strategies for corn, beans, wheat, soybean meal, soybean oil.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in the grain industry.
- Strong understanding of the grain market.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
- The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- The work environment is typically office-based.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Education: Bachelor of Science in Ag Business or Ag Economics or another related field (preferred, not required)
Experience: Preferred 2-5 years of experience in related positions
Skills: Excellent verbal and written communicator; Strong logical and analytical skills; Desire to delve into the factors impacting the market and draw logically supported conclusions for marketing strategy; Strong attention to details of transactions; Ability to balance self confidence & assertiveness with analysis and logical factors.
Centerra supports teammates that are curious, humble and committed.